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Smart Card
Smart card 86 mm(L) x 54 mm(H) X 0.76 mm(T)
A term that includes several types of technology, use a microprocessor within an ID card to send and receive data with the card reader. This ability to both read and write to the card is what sets smart cards apart from any other type of encoding, and they can hold over 100 times more data than a magnetic stripe card.
This type of encoding gives you the most flexibility in the amount and type of data you store on the cards, making them ideal for multipurpose ID card programs. Smart card encoding is the most expensive encoding option, but it offers the most storage and security.
Types of Smart Cards
There are two basic types of smart cards, contact and contactless:
Contact cards have a smart chip embedded in the surface of the card, and it must come into contact with the reader to work
Smart Cards Are Best For:
- Cashless Payment Cards
- Data & Information Storage
- Multifunctional ID Programs. Public Transportation Passes
Contactless cards have a chip and antenna system that can wirelessly send the data to the reader once it comes into range